Trades on Minimi (British Army) any pics?

[Andy Cowhig]

Hi guys

I'm an authenticity nut and would love to add trades to my A&K 249 Para to reflect what would be on there in use in British Army, but have no idea what should be on there?

ie trades on side of main body of gun - I've also seen a picture that suggests that there are markings stamped into top of barrel(?). Would also be keen to see pic showing rack numbers (aka armoury numbers).

Anyone have a decent pic showing any of these?

Many thanks

Andy

[Renni 95]

Re: Trades on Minimi (British Army) any pics?

If it helps seems that the mk1 doesnt have any trades on the right hand side .. i dont know what minimi you have

but heres the closed pics i could find.. maybe you could use windows magnifier on the image?

here they are.

regards
jack
and yes you are a realism nut

[Fossilfuel]

Re: Trades on Minimi (British Army) any pics?

Uhh the first one is an Australian minimi and the 2ns one is a Mk46.

neither will be British or have British markings

[Renni 95]

Re: Trades on Minimi (British Army) any pics?

bugger sorry

[Fossilfuel]

Re: Trades on Minimi (British Army) any pics?

Not your fault!

This should help

http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/FN_Minimi

http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums.../t-155223.html

[Jono77]

Re: Trades on Minimi (British Army) any pics?

Try searching for L110A1 which is the British designation

[BraveMau5]

Re: Trades on Minimi (British Army) any pics?

I have a CA M249 which has been converted to a British Minimi.
If you want I can send a pic so you get an idea?

[theoriginaltwig]

Re: Trades on Minimi (British Army) any pics?

Armory numbers are done "in house" therefore are completely non-standard between units. Generally they are done in "paint marker" pen, the upper and lower receivers are marked separately. My gaff put just below the gas plug so they can be easily accounted for during armory checks.